Buddhist Ethics

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What is the fundamental principle of Buddhist ethics?

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Noble Eightfold Path

  3. The Three Jewels

  4. The Five Precepts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Noble Eightfold Path is the central teaching of Buddhist ethics, outlining the path to liberation from suffering.

What are the three main categories of unwholesome actions in Buddhism?

  1. Greed, hatred, and delusion

  2. Killing, stealing, and lying

  3. Attachment, aversion, and ignorance

  4. Pride, jealousy, and anger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greed, hatred, and delusion are considered the root causes of suffering in Buddhism.

What is the first step of the Noble Eightfold Path?

  1. Right View

  2. Right Intention

  3. Right Speech

  4. Right Action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right View is the foundation of the Noble Eightfold Path, as it involves understanding the true nature of reality and the causes of suffering.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist ethics?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Enlightenment

  3. Liberation

  4. Happiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhist ethics, representing the state of complete liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

What is the Buddhist teaching on compassion?

  1. It is a virtue that should be practiced towards all living beings.

  2. It is only necessary to show compassion to those who are close to us.

  3. It is a sign of weakness and should be avoided.

  4. It is only necessary to show compassion to those who are deserving.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compassion is a central virtue in Buddhism, and it is taught that it should be extended to all living beings, regardless of their relationship to us.

What is the Buddhist teaching on non-violence?

  1. It is only necessary to avoid violence towards humans.

  2. It is only necessary to avoid violence towards animals.

  3. It is necessary to avoid violence towards all living beings.

  4. Violence is sometimes necessary in order to protect oneself or others.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-violence is a fundamental principle of Buddhist ethics, and it is taught that all forms of violence, including violence towards animals, are to be avoided.

What is the Buddhist teaching on right speech?

  1. It is important to avoid lying, slander, and harsh speech.

  2. It is important to speak only when necessary.

  3. It is important to speak only about positive things.

  4. It is important to speak only in a respectful manner.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right speech in Buddhism involves avoiding lying, slander, harsh speech, and frivolous talk.

What is the Buddhist teaching on right action?

  1. It is important to avoid killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.

  2. It is important to be honest and trustworthy.

  3. It is important to be kind and compassionate.

  4. It is important to be respectful of others.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right action in Buddhism involves avoiding killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, and intoxicants.

What is the Buddhist teaching on right livelihood?

  1. It is important to choose a livelihood that does not harm others.

  2. It is important to choose a livelihood that is sustainable.

  3. It is important to choose a livelihood that is profitable.

  4. It is important to choose a livelihood that is respected by society.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right livelihood in Buddhism involves choosing a livelihood that does not harm others, including animals and the environment.

What is the Buddhist teaching on right effort?

  1. It is important to make an effort to develop wholesome qualities.

  2. It is important to make an effort to overcome unwholesome qualities.

  3. It is important to make an effort to maintain a balanced mind.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right effort in Buddhism involves making an effort to develop wholesome qualities, overcome unwholesome qualities, and maintain a balanced mind.

What is the Buddhist teaching on right mindfulness?

  1. It is important to be aware of the present moment.

  2. It is important to be aware of one's thoughts and feelings.

  3. It is important to be aware of one's body and sensations.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right mindfulness in Buddhism involves being aware of the present moment, one's thoughts and feelings, and one's body and sensations.

What is the Buddhist teaching on right concentration?

  1. It is important to develop a one-pointed mind.

  2. It is important to be able to focus on a single object.

  3. It is important to be able to maintain concentration for long periods of time.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right concentration in Buddhism involves developing a one-pointed mind, being able to focus on a single object, and maintaining concentration for long periods of time.

What is the Buddhist teaching on the Four Noble Truths?

  1. Life is suffering.

  2. The cause of suffering is attachment.

  3. There is an end to suffering.

  4. The path to the end of suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhist teachings and outline the nature of suffering, its cause, its end, and the path to its end.

What is the Buddhist teaching on the Three Jewels?

  1. The Buddha

  2. The Dharma

  3. The Sangha

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Three Jewels are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, and they are considered to be the objects of refuge for Buddhists.

What is the Buddhist teaching on the Five Precepts?

  1. Do not kill.

  2. Do not steal.

  3. Do not engage in sexual misconduct.

  4. Do not lie.

  5. Do not consume intoxicants.

  6. All of the above.


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

The Five Precepts are the basic ethical guidelines for Buddhists and outline the actions that should be avoided in order to live a moral life.

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